Recent content by ChrisB

The bears love folks that hike solo.

I've done Shaw both ways and found the Mount Shaw trail more fun. First mile is flat and runs along a beautiful stream. Second mile is STEEP and is where most of the climbing takes place. Third mile is along the tote road system atop the ridge and quite flat. When you breakout on the road it...

"...The rainy weather has caused slippery trail conditions which have led to many of the injuries seen by Conservation Officers recently. Appropriate footwear should be worn while hiking; hiking boots that provide support, protection and traction are recommended...." I wonder if the popularity...

Great resource. Thanks for sharing Rocket.

Ken, what is the definitive source for info on the Ten? I am seeing different peak names listed on different Internet sites.

OK gang, let's move on here. The fact that they hunkered down for the night make a good case for carrying items to do so on a day hike. Humm.... emergency bivvy, warm layer, gloves and hat and a few energy bars. What could go wrong?

I just learned about "The Ossipee 10" list. Includes three bushwhacks. Cool!

You had/have a great attitude Andrew. Thanks for being there for so many Monadnock mis-adventures. And thanks to all of you responders for your thoughtful responses to this thread. Yes, there are 80 year olds that hike like they are 60. And tramping old and/or solo is an individual decision...

Anyone know details about North Search and Rescue? Is this a new SAR organization operating within the Park? They have non-profit status. Looks like it was founded in 2022 and the website has info on operations and joining the group.

Mohammed is the MAN. A great hiking companion, knowledge mentor and very nice guy.

Great summit to bag PC and a 4k too. Nice work! Oahu hiking is crazy. Big exposures along knife edge ridges. Who knew? I hoped to do the Haiku Stairs when we were there but no trespass was being enforced.

Maybe you folks can help me sort out a question I have regarding a recent rescue in Pinkham Notch... The victim was an 83-year-old male who was hiking solo. He initially fell descending the Wildcat Ridge Trail and then again on the Lost Pond Trail, suffering a head injury. He called for a...

F&G as well as our Blackhawk buddies have had a busy week so far. Two very serious injuries, one with an extraction. Both would have been extractions but wx closed in on Cube. Cell phones saved lives in these cases. See: Cube and Madison.

Wow, you're in Big Sky. Great. Some amazing hiking out there, just keep your bear spray in a holster on your hip. Trails are smooth so you can run like hell when the time comes. Be safe!:)

Lots of water in the system for great ice climbing season! If it stays below freezing this "winter."